HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-03-25 Board of Public Works MinutesBoard of Public Works Meeting of March 25, 1986 Page 1
A meeting of the Board of Public Works convened in Room 16,
Municipal [wilding at 7:30 P.M. Present were Chairman Barker, Board
Members Griffin, Boucher and Nitzsche and Superintendent A.V. Fletcher,
P. E.
Chairman Barker welcomed Curt F. Nitzsche to the Board.
Supt. Fletcher explained the memo from Asst. Supt. McIntire
regarding Reserve Fund Transfers.
It was moved, seconded and voted 4:0 to request '7,000.00 for the
operational expenditures under Snow and Ice from the Reserve Fund.
Regarding the Fuel Spill Cleanup at John Street, Supt. Fletcher
stated late this afternoon we received a quote. We propose to ask for at
least $20,000.00 from the Reserve Fund.
It was moved, seconded and voted 4:0 to request $20,000.00 from
the Reserve Fund for Hazardous Waste Cleanup.
Regarding the Task Force, Supt. Fletcher reported the Industrial
Development Committee is reviewing the proposals for the John Street
Landfill Area. He added that Gill Redford will make the presentation at
the Task Force Meeting tomorrow night.
It was moved, seconded and voted 4:0 that Riverpark 93 be allowed
access to the sewage system of the Town of Reading for the purpose of the
sewering of the site in Borth Reading with a minimum request that they
bear all costs and abide by our III regulations for no less than twice the
amount of reduction in our own sewage system.
Mr. Griffin stated I think we should go with this as quickly as
possible and this should also include a process for an assessment on an
annual basis for charges.
Supt. Fletcher stated I am going to insist on some type of
metering device. He added that Bill Redford will make a presentation for
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the Town, since I am a Director on the W.R.A. Board.
The Board adjourned temporarily at 8:3S P.M. to meet as the Board
of Survey.
The Board reconvened at 8:40 P.M.
The following Town Meeting articles were assigned as follows:
Gavin Circle - Curt Nitzsche
Latham Lane - Ron Boucher
B.P.W. Facility - Doug Barker
Bear Hill Nike Site - Bob Griffin
Water Enterprise Article - Barry Hampson
Sewer Enterprise Article - Bob Griffin
W.F.A. Assessment - Ron Boucher
Under Old and New Business:
Chairman Doug Barker stated after two years of sitting as
Chairman, it is time to let someone else do the job. He expressed his
thanks to the Department staff and the Board. He stated he is a little
disappointed with the vote of last evening, but hopes some good will come
of this. He looks forward to serving the Town in some other capacity
after July 1st.
The Board next reorganized with Supt. Anthony V. Fletcher acting
as Chairman Pro Tem, while the Board voted for a new Chairman.
On the first nomination, Barry E. Hampson was elected Chairman of
the Board of Public Works, 4:0.
On the first nomination, James R. Boucher was elected Secretary
of the Board of Public Works 4:0.
It was moved, seconded and voted 4:0 to appoint Anthony V.
Fletcher, P.E. as Superintendent and Clerk of the Board.
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Mr. Griffin spoke on behalf of the Board in thanking Mr. Barker
for his contributions to the Town and the BPW over the years.
Acting Chairman Boucher next appointed the following members of
the Board to the various committees;
Law Committee - Barry E. Hampson
Recreation Committee - Curt E. Nitzsche
Audit Committee - [Marry E. Hampson
Computer Committee - Robert P. Griffin
W.R.A. Committee - Barry E. Hampson
Regional Water Policy Group Committee - Robert P. Griffin and
J.R. Boucher
Historical Committee Liaison - Robert P. Griffin
B.P.W. Facility Task Force Committee - Douglass L. Barker
It was moved, seconded and voted 4:0 that the Chairman, Secretary
and/or immediate past Chairman of the Board be authorized to sign the
Payroll and Billroll for the weeks ending March 28 and April 4, 1986.
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary